FlytBase
FlytBase is an enterprise Physical AI platform that unifies drones, docks, robots, sensors, and cameras into a single autonomous operations layer for BVLOS drone programs. It serves industrial and government operators across mining, utilities, oil and gas, public safety, solar, ports, and security services in 70+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersSan Jose, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What FlytBase does
FlytBase, Inc. is an enterprise Physical AI platform for drone autonomy, founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California with primary engineering operations in Pune, India. The company's flagship product, FlytBase One, is a hardware-agnostic unified control platform that orchestrates drones, docking stations, ground robots, sensors, and cameras into a single intelligent layer supporting Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations across multi-site enterprise deployments. Supporting modules include Verkos AI Agents for real-time computer-vision detection on live drone video, AI-R for on-premise edge intelligence running visual language models, and Flinks — a library of more than 40 pre-built integrations into enterprise systems such as Genetec, Milestone, SAP, Maximo, ESRI, Pix4D, and DroneDeploy. Deployment options span public cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud), private cloud, EU sovereign, and on-premise configurations, with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2 compliance.
The platform operates across 400+ deployments in 70+ countries and is sold primarily through SaaS subscriptions (FlytBase Zero/Pro at $99/month and quote-based FlytBase Enterprise), add-on AI modules, and managed services including remote operations and BVLOS assistance. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with a channel of more than 100 Drone Solution Providers, regional partners in MENA, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Australia, and OEM integration with dock manufacturers including DJI, Hextronics, IDIPLOYER, and Airscort. FlytBase reports $10.8M in ARR (2025) and serves enterprise customers in mining (SQM, Anglo American), electric utilities (Statnett), solar (Terabase), oil & gas (Pampa Energía), public safety (a National Police Authority with 350 docks), maritime ports, security services, and manufacturing, with documented operational outcomes including up to 55% security cost reductions, 80% faster emergency response, and up to 30% reduction in refinery outages.
FlytBase firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FlytBase
- Legal name
- FlytBase, Inc.
- Website
- https://flytbase.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- FlytBase is an enterprise Physical AI platform that unifies drones, docks, robots, sensors, and cameras into a single autonomous operations layer for BVLOS drone programs. It serves industrial and government operators across mining, utilities, oil and gas, public safety, solar, ports, and security services in 70+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where FlytBase is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Jose
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
FlytBase business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
Revenue model
- SaaS Platform Subscription: FlytBase operates primarily as a SaaS platform with subscription-based pricing. Plans include FlytBase Zero (entry-level) and FlytBase Enterprise (full-featured). Subscription tiers are differentiated by number of docks, features (live streaming, AI detection, integrations, dedicated support), and deployment options.
- Managed Services: FlytBase offers managed services including remote operations support, ROC support, BVLOS assistance, waiver support, implementation, configuration, training, onboarding, and forward deployment engineering. These are sold as add-on professional services bundled with enterprise subscriptions.
- AI Agents / AI-R Edge Add-ons: AI-R on-site edge intelligence and Verkos AI Agents are available as purpose-built add-ons that extend drone operations capabilities. These premium features are priced as tiered add-ons to base subscriptions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | FlytBase Zero - Entry-level plan for small-scale operations |
| Subscription | Annual | FlytBase Enterprise - Full-featured enterprise plan |
| Subscription | Annual | Add-on Features (AI-R, AI Agents, Flex Apps) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels9 records
FlytBase product offering
Product offeringCore offering
No source-backed description of FlytBase's core offering is available in the provided input.
Product overview
FlytBase is an enterprise Physical AI platform for drone autonomy. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of the core FlytBase Platform for unified drone, dock, robot, sensor, and camera management; AI-R as an on-site edge AI system for real-time autonomous operations without cloud dependency; Verkos AI Agents for visual detection and automated responses; Flinks for one-click third-party integrations; Flex purpose-built add-ons; and Managed Services for end-to-end program support. The platform enables BVLOS drone operations across 400+ deployments in 70+ countries, supporting multiple drone and dock manufacturers (DJI, Hextronics, Nokia, Idrone, Heisha, DBOX) through hardware-agnostic design. FlytBase One represents the company's expansion into unified physical infrastructure management including drones, robots, and sensors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NestGen: World's largest online summit on Physical AI organized by FlytBase
- FlytBase One
- Verkos AI Agents
- Flinks
- AI-R
- FlytLaunch
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 30% reduction in outages for LATAM refineries deploying AI-powered drone monitoring
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use FlytBase
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments11 records
FlytBase technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration37 records
AI capability10 records
Feature6 records
FlytBase partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
43 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Yarra DronescoreAustralian drone technology company specializing in UTM delivery infrastructure and drone compliance systems. Partnership combines FlytBase's autonomous drone operations platform with Yarra Drones' regulatory and UTM expertise to help enterprises, government agencies, drone operators, and OEMs build compliant, scalable, and OEM-agnostic drone operations in Australia. Timed with Australia's preparation for broader BVLOS operations and national UTM adoption.
- EsricoreEsri provides geographic information system software, location intelligence, and mapping purpose-built for spatial analytics. FlytBase partnered with Esri to streamline drone data into GIS workflows, enabling spatial data from drone operations to flow directly into enterprise GIS systems.
- AeronexregionalAeronex is FlytBase's partner for bringing drone autonomy solutions to the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Aeronex serves as a regional reseller and deployment partner covering the Middle East market.
- DroneDeploycoreDroneDeploy specializes in automated reality capture using drones, robots, and 360 cameras with AI-powered analysis. FlytBase partnered with DroneDeploy to unify autonomous drone dock operations and reality capture workflows, enabling customers to seamlessly move from autonomous aerial data collection to professional mapping and 3D modeling.
- Systronics Co., Ltd.regionalThailand-based drone technology company partnering with FlytBase to accelerate the adoption of docked drones in Thailand. Systronics serves as a key deployment partner for Southeast Asia, helping localize FlytBase deployments in the Thai market.
- DroniqregionalDroniq teamed up with FlytBase to provide DJI drone operations management capabilities in European markets. Droniq provides the UTM infrastructure while FlytBase delivers the drone autonomy software layer.
- Pix4DcorePix4D provides professional drone-based mapping software transforming images into customizable photogrammetric outputs. FlytBase and Pix4D partnered to streamline drone data processing workflows, enabling efficient processing of drone-captured imagery into maps and 3D models within the FlytBase platform ecosystem.
- DJI EnterprisecoreDJI is FlytBase's primary drone hardware partner. FlytBase natively supports DJI Dock 1, Dock 2, and Dock 3 docking stations, along with Matrice 30, M30T, M300 RTK, M350 RTK, and Matrice 3D/3TD series drones. DJI and FlytBase co-host FlytLaunch episodes demonstrating enterprise integration. FlytBase runs on DJI hardware at the majority of its 400+ deployments.
- HextronicscoreHextronics is a key dock manufacturer partner producing compact, affordable drone nests with robotic battery swapping (Hextronics Global, Atlas, and Universal). FlytBase powers the automation and integration for all Hextronics docks, and co-hosts FlytLaunch product reveals including the HexTruck mobile deployment system.
- IDIPLOYER (idroneimages)coreidroneimages produces the IDIPLOYER MP2.1 and IDIPLOYER Nexus docking stations. FlytBase powers full automation and remote operation support for these docks, with FlytLaunch episodes dedicated to each product launch.
- AirscortcoreAirscort produces the Airscort FlytMini, a compact docking station with military-grade chassis, 4-battery swap station, and climate-controlled interior. FlytBase powers the autonomous operations software. Airscort co-founder Itai Straus credited FlytBase's stable software platform for enabling full aerial surveillance missions without on-site personnel.
- GeneteccoreGenetec provides security software for video surveillance, access control, and analytics. FlytBase integrates with Genetec through the Flinks ecosystem, enabling drone video alerts and alarm-driven autonomous drone dispatch to be routed directly into Genetec security operations centers.
- MilestonecoreMilestone XProtect is a leading video management software. FlytBase integrates with Milestone through Flinks, enabling operators to view drone video feeds directly inside the Milestone XProtect VMS interface alongside existing CCTV feeds.
- StrayoscoreStrayos creates digital twins of mining sites using AI and drone, satellite, and sensor data. Partnership enables drone data captured via FlytBase to flow into Strayos for AI-powered volumetric analysis, blasting optimization, and pit wall monitoring.
- DataFromSkycoreDataFromSky delivers AI traffic insights for real-time and post-recorded video analysis. FlytBase Flinks integration enables drone-captured traffic data to be processed by DataFromSky for aerial traffic monitoring and analysis.
- SenhivecoreSenhive provides mission-critical solutions combining sensing, edge computing, and communication for situational awareness. The Detect & Avoid Flink powered by Senhive integrates with FlytBase for detect-and-avoid capabilities supporting BVLOS operations.
- SkeyDronecoreSkeyDrone provides advanced drone services focused on airspace management, safety, and data-driven operations. The UTM Flink integration with FlytBase enables automatic flight path adjustments, airspace awareness, and regulatory compliance within BVLOS operations.
- DedronecoreDedrone provides AI-driven airspace security solutions to detect, track, and mitigate drone threats around critical assets. Flinks integration with Dedrone enables counter-drone airspace awareness integrated into the FlytBase autonomous operations platform.
- ImmixcoreImmix is a cloud-based central monitoring platform for guarding and security service providers. FlytBase Flinks integration routes drone video alerts directly into Immix for centralized alarm management by security monitoring operators.
- SenseHawkcoreSenseHawk is a solar software platform transforming site operations with automation, analytics, and real-time monitoring. Partnership enables drone-captured solar panel data to integrate with SenseHawk for automated fault detection and solar farm management.
- Sharper ShapecoreSharper Shape manages linear infrastructure risk, improves safety, and creates operational efficiencies across utility networks. Flinks integration with FlytBase enables autonomous drone data to feed into Sharper Shape's utility inspection and risk management platform.
- SkyqraftcoreSkyqraft provides AI-powered powerline inspection automatically detecting faults and risk indicators on transmission infrastructure. Integration with FlytBase enables drone inspection data to flow directly into Skyqraft's AI analysis platform for transmission line monitoring.
- gNextcoregNext provides an AI-powered platform for remote infrastructure inspection and analysis using 3D modeling. Partnership with FlytBase automates asset inspection workflows, enabling drone-captured imagery to flow into gNext's 3D modeling and inspection analysis platform.
- AirData UAVcoreAirData UAV provides real-time drone fleet management and flight data analytics. Mission & Logs Flink integration enables FlytBase mission data to sync with AirData UAV for fleet-wide reporting and compliance management.
- ScopitocoreScopito digitizes assets, receives insights, and manages visual inspection data across teams. Integration with FlytBase enables drone-captured inspection data to be processed and managed within Scopito's asset intelligence platform.
- Altitude AngelcoreAltitude Angel provides Guardian UTM for comprehensive airspace oversight, flying authorizations, and geo-awareness. UTM Flink integration enables FlytBase to interface with Altitude Angel's UTM platform for airspace compliance in BVLOS operations.
- InvolicoreInvoli provides hardware and software solutions for air traffic detection, visualization, and drone tracking. Integration with FlytBase enables real-time air traffic awareness for detect-and-avoid during autonomous drone operations.
- uAvionixcoreuAvionix produces Casia G, a ground-based detect-and-avoid solution using AI and computer vision. Integration with FlytBase enables detect-and-avoid capabilities monitoring intruder aircraft for BVLOS safety compliance.
- DronelogbookcoreDronelogbook provides drone flight logbook and compliance management. Mission & Logs Flink integration syncs FlytBase missions for fleet-wide reporting and aviation compliance management.
- SkyebrowsecoreSkyebrowse democratizes 3D reality capture with one-tap modeling for fast, accurate 3D models. Integration with FlytBase enables drone data to feed into Skyebrowse's 3D modeling pipeline.
- iGiScoreiGiS provides GIS and geospatial drone solutions, converting drone photos into 360-degree panoramas with cadastral data overlays. Flinks integration enables FlytBase to route drone data to iGiS for geospatial processing.
- ChangeAerialcoreChangeAerial provides RSI-enabled drone software improving asset anomaly detection and infrastructure monitoring scalability. Integration with FlytBase enables automated anomaly detection and change tracking across drone-captured data.
- ImisightcoreImiSight is a cloud-based platform using imagery and AI algorithms to extract valuable insights at scale. Flinks integration with FlytBase enables large-scale data processing of drone imagery through ImiSight's AI analytics pipeline.
- SPS ARScoreSPS ARS provides air domain awareness software unifying sensors and effectors for UAS and crewed aircraft. Integration with FlytBase enables comprehensive air domain awareness within autonomous drone operations.
- HexVisioncoreHexVision provides a drone-based security and inspection analytics platform with computer-vision-driven event detection. Integration with FlytBase enables automated event detection from drone video feeds for security and inspection use cases.
- AVAGcoreAVAG specializes in cutting-edge drone data solutions, empowering businesses worldwide with advanced geospatial analysis and photogrammetry tools. Flinks integration enables FlytBase drone data to feed into AVAG's geospatial processing workflows.
- AbovecoreAbove extracts solar plant data and analytics from solar surveys. Integration with FlytBase enables automated solar panel inspection data to be processed through Above's solar analytics platform.
- AVSScoreAVSS integrates the AVSS Parachute Recovery System for DJI drones to enable safer BVLOS operations. App Library integration with FlytBase enables parachute safety systems to be managed alongside autonomous drone operations.
- DronaviacoreDronavia offers EASA-certified drone safety accessories, including autonomous parachute systems for safer BVLOS operations. App Library integration with FlytBase connects certified safety parachutes to the autonomous operations workflow.
- OraclecoreOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) enables FlytBase deployment on OCI for regulated and government deployments. Oracle Flink enables enterprise customers to run FlytBase on Oracle's cloud infrastructure for compliance-sensitive environments.
- AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreAWS hosts FlytBase data and workloads on AWS regions with enterprise security and global scale. Flinks integration enables FlytBase to leverage AWS services including S3 storage, with a dedicated integration guide for AWS S3 private cloud storage setup.
- Azure (Microsoft)coreMicrosoft Azure enables enterprise customers to deploy FlytBase against Azure storage and compute in their tenant of choice. Azure Flink integration enables regulated and government customers to run FlytBase on Azure infrastructure.
- WindycoreWindy provides real-time weather and wind layers to plan drone missions safely around adverse conditions. Live Streaming Flink integration with FlytBase enables real-time weather data to inform mission planning and automated safety decisions.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
FlytBase competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Parrot: European drone manufacturer with enterprise offerings (ANAFI Ai) and supporting software. Less direct overlap as FlytBase is hardware-agnostic, but competes in enterprise drone markets, especially in defense and EU sovereign deployments.
Direct peers
- Skydio: Leading US-based drone manufacturer with its own autonomy and fleet management software (Skydio Cloud). Direct competitor in enterprise drone autonomy for inspection, security, and public safety; competes with FlytBase on hardware-agnostic vs. vertically integrated approach.
- DroneDeploy: Reality capture and drone data platform for mapping, 3D modeling, and asset inspection. Now integrated with FlytBase via Flinks, but competes in the autonomous aerial data collection workflow for construction, mining, and inspection.
- Auterion: Open-source drone autonomy platform (based on PX4) competing in enterprise and government drone fleet management. Comparable to FlytBase in targeting multi-vendor hardware-agnostic autonomy, with particular strength in defense and NDAA-compliant deployments.
- DJI FlightHub 2: DJI's native fleet management and cloud platform for Dock 1/2/3 deployments. Direct competitor and incumbent choice for customers standardized on DJI hardware; the most important competitor given FlytBase's heavy DJI alignment.
Others
- Dedrone: AI-driven airspace security and counter-drone platform. Flinks integration partner, but operates in a different segment (defending against rogue drones) rather than enabling autonomous drone operations.
Emerging players
- Pix4D: Professional photogrammetry software for drone-based mapping and 3D modeling. Integrated with FlytBase via Flinks, but also a competitor in data processing pipeline for surveying and inspection customers.
- DroneSense: Drone operations and situational awareness platform specialized for public safety and first responders. Competes with FlytBase in the public safety and police drone operations segment, with deeper CAD/dispatch integration.
- Strayos: AI-powered digital twin and analytics platform for mining and aggregates, integrating drone data for volumetric analysis. Flinks integration partner, but operates its own end-to-end workflow competing in mining customers.
- AirData UAV: Drone fleet management, flight logging, and compliance platform. Flinks integration partner, but also competes in fleet management, reporting, and compliance - particularly for SMB and single-pilot operators.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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FlytBase M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about FlytBase
What does FlytBase do?
No source-backed description of FlytBase's core offering is available in the provided input.
Is FlytBase a public or private company?
FlytBase is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was FlytBase founded?
FlytBase was founded in 2017. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is FlytBase based?
FlytBase is headquartered in San Jose, United States, in the North America region.
How does FlytBase make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. SaaS Platform Subscription is the primary driver. The others are managed Services and AI Agents / AI-R Edge Add-ons.
Who are FlytBase's main competitors?
Parrot is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Skydio, DroneDeploy, Auterion and DJI FlightHub 2. Dedrone is listed as an others. Emerging players are Pix4D, DroneSense, Strayos and AirData UAV.
Does FlytBase have an API?
Yes. FlytBase provides APIs for drone operations including drone-in-a-box, autonomous drone operations, remote operations, fleet management, scheduling, mission planning, live streaming, alerts, reporting, and integrations. APIs are available for authorized developers and partners, with documentation at docs.flytbase.com. Developer documentation is at docs.flytbase.com.